How far is Buffalo, NY from Falconer, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Falconer, NY is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.77 mi
01h 35m
Flight
55.49 mi
89.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.49 mi
Kilometers
89.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.77 mi
Kilometers
115.5 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falconer
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Falconer
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Silver Creek
NY

City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Buffalo
35.9 mi
00h 47m
To Falconer
35.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Falconer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Falconer.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward NY 179 East: Woodlawn Beach, State Park

    879 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Milestrip Expressway

    1287 ft · 17 sec · Milestrip Expressway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Milestrip Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    888 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    34.9 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bennett Road

    1 km · 45 sec · Bennett Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    133 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on NY-60

    1294 ft · 36 sec · NY-60

  24. 24

    Continue on Gerry-Levant Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Gerry-Levant Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Falconer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
34.9 mi · 49%
State Highway 60
14.4 mi · 20%
Gerry-Levant Road
5.46 mi · 8%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 7%
North Main Street
4.48 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Creek
00h 47m from Buffalo
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Falconer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Falconer?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Silver Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Buffalo and 35.9 miles from Falconer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Falconer.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Creek.

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

15 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

18 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

44 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

50 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Falconer. Straight-line distance: 55.49 mi (89.31 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Falconer

#2 Falconer

Village in New York, USA

Population2,235
Coordinates42.1186700, -79.1983800
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Falconer (-79.19838, 42.11867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.34 $22.67
Premium $4.86 $12.30 $24.60
Diesel $4.69 $11.88 $23.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Falconer. The current time is 06:56:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.